Hope Springs

Marriage. For most people it´s a big part of our lives. Having kids, finding the perfect home, growing old together with your partner. Life can offer many wonderful things. But somewhere along the way it´s so easy to forget the good parts of your relationship, and what made the chemistry special. From director David Frankel, who also directed The Devil Wears Prada with Meryl Streep, is back with a new motion picture, including Meryl Streep once again, but slightly different from last time.

Kay Soames ( Meryl Streep ) is tired. She feels her marriage to her husband Arnold Soames ( Tommy Lee Jones ) is dead, there is no sex, no surprises, they never do anything together. So, Kay decide to book a week of intense marriage counseling with Dr. Bernie Feld ( Steve Carell ), to find back to their marriage again. Arnold does not want to go, he thinks this is a waste of time, and everything is alright. Eventually he agrees to go with her to Omaha, Nebraska, to both go to the marriage counselor, and also experience a different town. As they begin to open up, they realise how much they need to change, to find back to each other.

In April, i have been in a relationship for 9 years, and i realise i might be in the same situation when i get much older. It´s easy to get lost on the way, you need to spice up your relationship, no matter how you do it, don´t be afraid to try, there is nothing to loose. This is what makes Hope Springs such a good relationship comedy, this is not fake Hollywood style, this is a real life example of how it can be. And you will laugh, the chemistry between Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones is really good. This is a very simple story, with a big heart, without being too glamorous. Tired of Sex And The City ? The give Hope Springs a try, i have a feeling you might actually enjoy this story. Even if it may seem dull on surface, i am sure you will have a smile on your face after watching this couple. Another cup of tea anyone ? 

Rating: DDD